Normal Menstrual cycle

Mean duration of the MC

Mean 28 days (only 15%)
Range 21-35
Average duration of menses
3-8 days
Normal estimated blood loss
Approximatelly 30 ml
Ovulation occur
Usually day 14

Normal menstrual cycle

The phase of the menstrual cycle &
ovulation regulates by:
interaction between hypothalamus,
ptuitary and ovaries
Mean age of menarche and
menopase are:
Menarche 12,7
Menapause 51,4

Organs involved in
menstrual cycle

Hipothalamus
Anterior Ptuitary
Ovary
Uterus (endometrium)

Hormones in menstrual
cycle
Gonadotrophin Releasing Hormone
(GnRH)
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Lutenising Hormon (LH)
Estrogen
Progeterone

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